This summer, the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) is excited to host its annual conference in Birmingham, Ala.! Join your peers July 15 – July 18, 2026, for a dynamic event filled with empowering conversations, leadership development, mobile tours and a chance to connect with local leaders like yourself while exploring issues unique to your role as an African American municipal official.
What to Expect
We look forward to having you join us for engaging panels, informative workshops and peer discussions on various topics that local leaders around the country are addressing.
Stay tuned for exciting updates on speakers and session titles coming soon!
Schedule-at-a-Glance
Wednesday, July 15
Conference Registration
1:30 – 5:30 PM
NBC-LEO Membership Committee Meeting/ NBC-LEO
Policy Committee Meeting/ Board Meeting
3:30 – 5 PM
(Dinner on your own)
Thursday, July 16
Conference Registration
7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Breakfast
8:30 – 9 AM
General Session/Breakfast
9 – 10 AM
Topic Workshops I 101
10:15 – 11:30 AM
Interactive Opening Luncheon Session
11:45 – 1 PM
Topic Workshops II 102
1:15 – 2:30 PM
Site Visits
2:45 – 4:45 PM
(Dinner on your own)
Friday, July 17
Conference Registration
8 AM – 1:30 PM
Open Breakfast
9 – 9:30 AM
Issues and Solutions Breakfast
9:45 – 10:45 AM
Topic Workshop III 101
11 AM – 12 PM
Luncheon
12 – 1:30 PM
Site Visits
1:45 – 3:45 PM
NBC-LEO Night Out Event
8 – 11:30 PM
Saturday, July 18
Conference Registration
8 – 11 AM
Open Breakfast
9 – 9:30 AM
NBC-LEO General Membership Meeting
9:45 – 10:30 AM
Topic Workshop III 102
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Lunch on your own
12:30 – 2 PM
Registration Rates
Rates are based on your city’s NLC membership.
Early Rate
April 9 – June 4
NLC Member
$575
Nonmember
$725
Alabama State Rate
$550
Advanced Rate
June 5 – July 6
NLC Member
$695
Nonmember
$875
Alabama State Rate
$675
Onsite Rate
After July 6
NLC Member
$850
Nonmember
$1050
Alabama State Rate
$825
Guest/Spouse Registration
18+ Includes evening events only
$250
Register a group of four and receive the fifth registration free.
All offsite activities are included in the price of registration unless otherwise noted. Reservations for Hotel Room Block ends June 25th. The link to reserve your hotel stay will be included in your conference registration confirmation email. Please note there is a $100 cancellation fee before June 30, after which refunds are not guaranteed.
Contact Us
For registration assistance, including booking your hotel stay or additional questions, please email us or call (202) 626-3100.